HC Deb 28 February 1973 vol 851 c387W
Dr. Summerskill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what Government advice has been given to regional hospital boards about alternative labour in hospitals to counteract the impact of the proposed industrial action.

Sir K. Joseph

Hospital authorities have been asked not to employ alternative labour as long as essential lifesaving and life-sustaining services are maintained by their regular ancillary staff.